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ACLU files court brief in challenge to Utah’s same-sex marriage ban
SALT LAKE CITY — The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a friend-of-the-court brief supporting a challenge of Utah’s same-sex marriage ban.
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Utah cites procreation in lawsuit over same-sex marriage
SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for the state of Utah are defending a state constitutional amendment that defines marriage as a union of a man and woman, saying it promotes the state’s interest in “responsible procreation” and the “optimal mode of child-rearing.”
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Utah says married, same-sex couples must file state taxes separately
SALT LAKE CITY — State officials are notifying gay couples that Utah’s policy about joint tax returns is unchanged despite recent federal recognition of same-sex couples.
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LGBT rights advocates say Utah bullying law may backfire
OGDEN, Utah — Gay rights leaders in Utah say a new law requiring schools to notify parents when their child is a victim of bullying could potentially do more harm than good.
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Ex-NFL QB Steve Young to speak at Mormon conference on LGBT acceptance
SALT LAKE CITY — Former NFL great Steve Young will be one of the keynote speakers at a three-day conference in Salt Lake City exploring how the Mormon faith is dealing with gays and lesbians.
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Utah says its ban on same-sex marriage does not discriminate against gays
SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah asserted this week that it has a “sovereign right” to define and regulate marriage, and defended a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, saying its ban does not discriminate against gays and lesbians.
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Utah state senator proposes to longtime partner at marriage ruling celebration
SALT LAKE CITY — An openly gay Utah state senator didn’t just give a speech at a party celebrating two Supreme Court victories for gay rights — he took to the stage to propose to his longtime partner.
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Boy Scout leaders chided for marching in Utah pride parade
SALT LAKE CITY — Two Boy Scout leaders have been reprimanded by the organization for marching with several Scouts in the Utah Pride Parade in Salt Lake City.
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Boy Scouts join Mormon allies at Utah Pride, defy policy by marching in uniform
SALT LAKE CITY — For a second straight year, a large group of Mormons took part Sunday in the Utah Pride Parade in a show of support for the gay community.
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Mormon allies again planning to march in Utah gay pride parade
SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of members of the Mormon church are planning on Sunday to duplicate a powerful message they sent last year by marching in the Utah Gay Pride Parade in downtown Salt Lake City.